The Wizard of Oz: Andrew Lloyd Webber's New Production

Head down the yellow brick road with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, too, in this fresh and enchanting adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring new tunes by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, Cats). Based on the classic screenplay and featuring all the music from the Oscar-winning movie, this is the beloved story of the girl who wakes up in a strange land filled with witches and wizards, munchkins and monkeys -- and befriends a lion, a tin man and a scarecrow in her quest to find her way back home. The unforgettable score includes all-time favorites like "Over the Rainbow," "We're Off to See the Wizard" and "If I Only Had a Brain."

Reviews & Ratings

This production is about 90% true to the movie. They added some songs, most of which I didn't mind, changed some dialogue, which I did mind, and made the Wicked Witch a joke instead of scary, which I also minded, but that's just me. The visual effects and costumes were excellent. Nigel, who played Toto, stole the show! (Congrats to Mr. Berloni, the trainer). Excellent seats from Goldstar!

As an adult, I had doubts about this show before attending on Wednesday Although a classic tale, would it be my cup of tea? I wondered how much seen-in-the-movie would be cut to accommodate a stage version? Apparently none. It was more than...continued

The kids enjoyed it. I expected more. It was like high quality children's theater, not like a Broadway in Chicago show. It definitely didn't compare to Mary Poppins or Wicked, or Peter and the Starcatcher. The actors were just so-so, and the...continued

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Two hours and 20 minutes with an intermission.

This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage.

Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.